The Umrah or (Arabic: عمرة) is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims that can be undertaken at any time of the year. In Arabic, Umrah means “to visit a populated place”. As a technical term used in the Sharia, Umrah means to perform Tawaf round the Kaaba and Sa’i between Al-Safa and […]
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Three men went to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ once and wanted to express their sincerity. The first man said, “I will fast everyday and never eat during the day again.” The second one said, “I will remain celibate to worship God for the rest of my life.” And the third one proclaimed, “I will pray all […]
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It has been 2 years since I visited Sri Lanka, the memories never fade, I can still remember the lush green trees, the clean and beautiful shoreline, and just how tiny it was. The only thing I regret about the visit was the fact that I have no camera or even a camera phone. The […]
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Land of Hope There were you once in a time Midst of the Valleys full of shades Full of roasts wired with roots With molten trees rot to death While the spillage damaged your veins You can’t breath even with jokes
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For all those that are currently outside Nigeria, or Kano in particular, you know exactly how I feel, especially if you have friends, family and loved ones scattered all around the ancient commercial city of Kano.
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I just cannot let go my desire to see Hausa language become more vibrant, popular, having all scientific books translated to Hausa etc. I recently stumbled upon an idea of having an e-school which I termed e-Makaranta under my project called “Sabon Karni” (New Millenium). You can find this e-Makaranta here. The main aim of e-Makaranta […]
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It is yet another brand new year, 2012. I managed to come back to my personal blog and give it a little touch-up, being lazy as usual, I used wordpress and theme by contexture, it is so nice, slick, and clean to my eyes at least. Start going through the website by going to my […]
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The term “Almajirai” is derived from the Hausa language, originating from the Arabic “Al Muhajirun,” which translates to ‘The Immigrants’ in English. This term historically referred to Muslims who traveled in search of knowledge, inspired by the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which encourages seeking knowledge even as far as China. This philosophy fostered […]
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When the PDP lost its prominence in the 2003 general elections in Kano, it was a perplexing moment for me. Despite the party’s strong support base and influence in the state, the ANPP emerged victorious, largely due to the popularity of its presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari. Figures like Ibrahim Shekarau also secured their positions […]
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Achaba, also known as Okada in some regions, refers to motorcycle taxis that transport passengers within urban areas for negotiated fares. Unfortunately, despite being a source of income for many unemployed Nigerian youths, including university graduates and skilled individuals, Achaba is not recognized as formal employment anywhere in the world. In essence, all Achaba riders […]
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